Neurologic sequelae following the imported fire ant sting.
Four cases are described in which neurologic disturbances are the presenting symptoms after the imported fire ant (IFA) sting. The neurologic sequelae include focal motor and grand mal seizures and a mononeuropathy. The possible pathogenesis of these disorders is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001000:Ants; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000209:etiology; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*